ETSU Earth Month: Kilowatt Ours Movie Showing & Renewable Energy Panel Discussion on April 15

This documentary explains where electricity comes from, why it is important to decrease energy use, and practical steps individuals can take to reduce energy consumption. A panel discussion will follow the film. It is free and open to the public. Details on this event and other ETSU Earth month events is available here: http://www.etsu.edu/students/sorc/earthMonth.aspx 

In downtown Chattanooga, DOE's Sunshot Initiative hosts the TN Solar Summit, a retrospective and future look into the status of solar power in Tennessee.  Meet solar stakeholders from across the region and form new partnerships to keep the momentum going.  Be a part of moving Tennessee's solar industry forward!

Click here for agenda and registration information.

Solar Power World magazine included LightWave Solar in their Solar Power World Top 100 Solar Contractors list, published in their December issue.

“It's a tribute to hard work and dedication to the solar industry that LightWave Solar has made this list. Solar Power World is honored and humbled by their service and thrilled to honor them in this way,” said Frank Andorka of Solar Power World.

The competition was fierce, with nearly 200 entrants this year. LightWave Solar is ranked No. 72 and is honored to be a part of this elite list!  View complete list here: http://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2012-top-100-solar-contractors. 

The Johnson City branch was featured on Daytime Tri-Cities! Host Morgan King interviews Steve Johnson and the Rollins about taking their local business solar. Click here to see the video.

LightWave Solar will install a 3.12 kW solar PV system to benefit the Tennessee Environmental Council. The system will be part of the live auction at the annual Green Tie Affair on Fri, March 22 from 7-11pm at University Club of Nashville.  Bidders have the chance to buy a completely installed solar PV system at a discounted price and support a worthy cause.

The installed 3.12 kW solar PV system is valued at $17,000. Bidding starts at $12,500.  What's included:

-12 260w Suniva solar panels – Made in Georgia, USA!

-One Power-One Aurora inverter

-Uni-Rac Solar Mount racking system

-All other required equipment, supplies, labor and coordination with utility to ensure fully functional, professionally installed solar PV system

System will generate about 4,000 kWh per year which amounts to about $750 per year at current electric utility rates through TVA Green Power Providers program.

-30% Federal Tax Credit will further reduce the cost!

-$1,000 from TVA will be sent after system completion via your local utility.

If you are interested in attending Green Tie Affair and bidding on this system, please contact us so we can determine the suitability of your site. Free site consultation is included.  In addition, LightWave Solar will be available at Green Tie Affair to provide site consultations via satellite.

Site issues to consider:

-A south facing roof will get optimum kWh production.  East and west facing roofs work well too if the pitch of the roof is not too steep and shading is minimal.  A site visit will allow for accurate production estimates.

-Allow 300 square feet of unobstructed roof space for the solar panels.

-Chimneys and dormers can create shading, so panels need to be situated away from those.

-Tree shading needs to be minimal. Our site visit calculations will pin point exactly how much shading will occur.

Click here to visit Tennessee Environmental Council's Green Tie event page.